In Pennsylvania, each party pays his or her own attorney fees related to litigation, unless there is a specific contract or statutory provision allowing one party to recover costs and fees, generally. But what about court costs, such as the filing and administrative fees? Filing Fees and Court Costs…
Pittsburgh Lawyer | Types of Arbitration in PA
Arbitration and Mediation Attorneys Our 7 lawyer firm handles alternative dispute resolution of all kinds, including mandatory or elective mediation and arbitration. We handle claims governed by the AAA (the American Arbitration Association) or done through the courts. Cost-Effective Resolution Talk to us over the phone for free. Then, we…
Compulsory Arbitration in PA
What is Compulsory Arbitration? When the Plaintiff files suit in court (not small claims court) and is seeking an amount within “arbitration limits” (which are $50,000 in Allegheny County for example, exclusive of interest) the matter first goes to compulsory arbitration. Each County in Pennsylvania sets its own limits for…
Mechanic’s Lien | Pittsburgh Lawyer For Claims & Defenses
Experienced & Reliable Mechanic’s Lien Lawyers Each Pittsburgh lawyer in our firm handles any mechanic’s lien and construction law dispute in state and federal court, and in arbitration and mediation in Western PA. Plus, we bring claims and present defenses. We look into a variety of solutions, such as joint…
New Hope For Home Builders?
Hope For New Home Builders in PA In this article, we look at the difficulties that home builders have faced over the years, and a fairly recent decision that provides a ray of hope for builders in Pennsylvania. The past few years have been rough for small to medium-sized residential builder/developers…
Grounds For a New Trial: A Minefield for Lawyers
Experience Counts Anyone seeking to hire a lawyer for contentious litigation needs to be aware of his lawyer’s actual experience in court, specifically in civil litigation cases. Why is this true? For one thing, few cases are going to trial these days; 95% settle; so there are “trial lawyers” who…
I Googled Myself and…Oh No!
Our law firm gets plenty of calls from people who want to prevent their name from coming up in a “Google search,” especially where there exists a criminal record (that has been expunged but still appears in a Google search) or other embarrassing information available online. Some progress is being made on this front. The European Union…
Avoiding and Mitigating Head Injuries – Lawyers Explain
Our Pittsburgh head injury lawyers litigate — and thus sees firsthand — the profound consequences of head injuries from slip and falls, car, motorcycle accidents, bicycle-related injuries, pedestrian injuries, and more. Our success in Pennsylvania impels us to give back and share with you information about how to prevent or…
Pennsylvania Contract Law: the Basics
Pennsylvania Contract Law: The Basics You have come to the right place concerning contract law in Pennsylvania. Our lawyers focus on contract law issues in state and federal courts in Western PA. Phone Consultation New Number: 412.342.0992 We have written extensively about contract law issues involving commercial (building purchase, leases,…
Overcoming Barriers to Recovery
Innocent victims often need to file suit to get compensation for negligent or reckless conduct, yet Pennsylvania has placed limits on many kinds of suits. Our lawyers fight to overcome such limits. Free Case Evaluation: New Number: 412.342.0992 This articles explores some of the limitations in place in Pennsylvania, regarding lawsuits…
